Food Services
2026 - 2027
(RE)APPLY FOR FREE OR REDUCED MEALS is required FOR each school year
Students who qualified for free or reduced-price meals at the end of last school year are eligible to participate at their current eligibility status for the first 30 operating days of the 2026-2027 school year.
Students with no application on file after 30 operating days will return to full-paid eligibility status effective September 24, 2025.
Households that have submitted a federal meal application for free or reduced-priced meals for the 2026-2027 school year do not need to reapply.
Income Eligibility Requirements 2026-2027
Free and reduced price meal applications are available to all students throughout the year, and families can apply at any time using the online application OR code or paper application, online applications are the preferred method, as they are usually much quicker and reduce dependence on paper.
The 89th Texas Legislature approved funding as part of the General Appropriations Act to eliminate all costs for reduced-price school meals. Eligible students can now receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. Please note that à la carte items are not included with meal benefits and must be purchased separately.
English Printable Meal Application
Instructions (English)
Spanish Printable Meal Application
Meal Prices 2026-2027 School Year
Breakfast - All Students $2.30
Elementary Lunch $3.70
Intermediate Lunch $3.70
Middle School Lunch $3.80
High School Lunch $3.80
Reduced Price Meals
Breakfast $0.00
Lunch $0.00
Adult Breakfast $ 3.50
Adult Lunch $4.90
Click here to add money to a student's lunch account (Skyward)
The charge policy will remain the same as last year. Students can charge up to $25 for reimbursable meals only (no a la carte charging). Courtesy (Alternate Meal) with fruit and/or veg will be given when charges have reached this limit until the balance is paid.
Meal Application Legal Document
“I (parent) certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, and that school officials may verify (check) the information. I am aware that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits, and I may be prosecuted under applicable State and Federal laws.”
Department Responsibilities: Menu Planning, Food Purchasing
The Forney ISD Child Nutrition Department is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast and lunch to all students in the district on a daily basis. If you would like to add restrictions, limit or modify a student's account please send your request with students name and campus to Michele Schoening at mmschoening@forneyisd.net
*Notice for All Campuses*
Due to ongoing nationwide supply shortages, menus might change at very short notice - possibly day to day. We try our best to serve the menus posted on the website, however, sometimes circumstances beyond our control require us to make changes. Please be aware that the Child Nutrition Department makes every effort to provide accurate nutrient information and allergen-containing ingredient information, however, we are not able to guarantee the information is 100% accurate. Please contact your campus nurse for special diet accommodations.